CVE-2022-42425 : What You Need to Know

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon by exploiting a flaw in handling requests to modify poller broker configuration.

Understanding CVE-2022-42425

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in Centreon versions.

What is CVE-2022-42425?

The vulnerability in Centreon's handling of requests to modify poller broker configuration allows attackers to escalate their privileges to the level of an administrator.

The Impact of CVE-2022-42425

The impact of this vulnerability is considered high, as attackers can manipulate SQL queries to gain unauthorized administrative privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-42425

This section details the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw exists due to improper validation of user-supplied strings before constructing SQL queries, leading to privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Only installations of Centreon version 22.04 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by manipulating input to trigger SQL injection in Centreon's poller broker configuration.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the immediate steps to take, long-term security practices, and patching and updates.

Immediate Steps to Take

Administrators should apply security patches provided by Centreon to mitigate this vulnerability immediately.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices, regular security audits, and user input validation to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for updates from Centreon and apply patches promptly to protect your system from potential exploits.